Gower Street United Church Welcomes You with
Open hearts • Open minds • Open arms| 99 Queens Road, St. John’s, NL, Canada|
Sunday Services
Worship services are held every Sunday at 11:00 am.
Visiting
All are welcome. Please join us for our Sunday worship. Sign our visitor’s book. Join us in the Lecture Hall for refreshments & conversation after the service.
Family, Youth & Children
We believe that our youth come first! We include children in as many aspects of congregational life as possible.
- Sunday School
- Family Ministry
- Confirmation
Our Vision
The people of Gower Street United Church are ….
… committed to doing right by Jesus’ teachings: loving, serving, giving generously in our local, regional and global communities. We envision a vibrant and evolving community where tradition is honoured, change is embraced and injustice is challenged.
Gower is a confirmed Affirming Ministry by the United Church of Canada.
We are dedicated to being welcoming and affirming, engaging participation of all, including people of any age, colour, race, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, marital status, family composition and social or economic circumstances.
This Week At Gower
Office Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Worship:
October 20: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, GLI Pulpit Exchange with St. James United Church, Worship Leadership the Rev. James Ravenscroft.
October 27: 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Reformation Sunday, Worship Leadership the Rev. Guy Matthews, Congregational Meeting to follow worship.
Weekly Activities:
Thursday, October 17: Pause for Prayer online at 4:30 p.m., Bless This Creation: Adult Discussion Group at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Tuesday, October 22: Gower Youth at 4:30 p.m., GSSC Dinner Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23: Gower Bell Choir at 6:30 p.m., Gower Community Band at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 24: Children, Education and Families Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Pause for Prayer online at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, October 25: Pastoral Care Worship at Hillcrest Estates at 1:00 p.m.
Notices and News
Congregational Meeting: Following worship on Sunday, October 27, there will be a congregational meeting regarding updating ministerial team positions. Click Here to review copies of the Job Descriptions.
Sabbatical Notice: Rev. Pamela is taking a three-month sabbatical this fall, which started on September 3; you can read a letter from here. You review the Fall Worship Schedule here.
Bulletin Dedications: The Worship and Sacraments Committee would like to thank all those who have dedicated a bulletin so far this year in memory or celebration of loved ones. Your gifts help us remember and celebrate with you. If you wish to dedicate a bulletin on any Sunday in memory of a loved one, in celebration of a significant event, or in celebration of a life's milestone, please contact the office, via email (gsuc@nl.rogers.com) or phone 709-753-7286 ext. 200.
360 Virtual Tour of Gower's Sanctuary can be viewed Here
Rent Space
Gower has several spaces of various sizes including the sanctuary, meeting rooms, lecture hall and kitchen that are available for rent.
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